National Organic Standards Board
Fall 2024 MeetingComment Period Open through September 30, 2024
The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) generally meets twice each year in a public forum to discuss and vote on recommendations to the USDA. These recommendations help the Department develop and refine the organic standards.
The NOSB will meet in Portland, Oregon in October 2024. The in-person meeting will be webcast live for those who cannot travel. Should circumstances not permit an in-person meeting, the meeting will be held virtually. Updates will be posted to the meeting webpage at the link below.
NOSB Meeting Details
Online Comment Webinars: October 15 & 17, 2024, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern
In-Person Public Meeting: October 22-24, 2024, 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Pacific Public Meeting Location
Hilton Portland Downtown
21 SW Sixth Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97204
(503) 226-1611
Portland Hilton Downtown | Lodging Location
The Duniway Hotel
Rate: $180.00/night
Reservation cutoff date:
September 24, 2024
Portland Hilton Duniway |
Zoom information to access the webinars and live meeting webcast will be posted to the NOSB Fall 2024 Meeting webpage in October prior to their start.
Stakeholder Engagement Encouraged
The NOSB invites oral and written public comment on its Fall 2024 agenda topics. Registration for oral comment speaking slots is now open. Written comments may be submitted via Regulations.gov. Interested parties are encouraged to review the online meeting materials and provide feedback on topics included on the agenda.
Meeting materials are now available online. Meeting materials, including the tentative agenda, proposals, and discussion documents are available on the NOSB Fall 2024 meeting webpage.
Deadlines: To be considered during the Fall 2024 Meeting, written comments and requests to provide oral comments must be received by 11:59 pm ET on Monday, September 30, 2024. This timeframe gives the Board time to review the comments before the meeting. USDA Renews Charter for
National Organic Standards Board
The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) plays a critical role in advising USDA on the implementation of the Organic Foods Production Act. To facilitate this work, the USDA reviews and renews the NOSB Charter every two years. The NOSB Charter update process is now complete, and the new version is available on the AMS website. The revised Charter will expire on July 5, 2026.
View the NOSB Charter | 
